San Antonio Spurs Victor Wembanyama ejected for flagrant 2

Following a lengthy replay review, referees upgraded the foul to a Flagrant 2 and ejected Wembanyama from the game, sending the Minneapolis crowd into a frenzy. The ejection marked one of the biggest turning points of the series and left San Antonio without its centerpiece for the remainder of the contest.

Before his exit, Wembanyama had been battling Minnesota’s physical frontcourt throughout the opening half. The Timberwolves consistently crowded the 7-foot-4 superstar with aggressive double teams and hard contact in the paint, attempting to disrupt his rhythm offensively.

Spurs riding momentum from Game 3

The Spurs entered Game 4 with momentum after Wembanyama delivered one of the best playoff performances of his young career in Game 3. The San Antonio star exploded for 39 points, 15 rebounds, and five blocks in the Spurs’ 115-108 victory, helping his team take a 2-1 series lead.

Naz Reid remained in the game after briefly being evaluated and continued providing energy for Minnesota on both ends of the floor. Meanwhile, questions now surround whether Wembanyama could face additional discipline from the NBA league office as tensions continue rising in what has quickly become one of the most physical playoff series of the postseason